Answers670401 American Studies S1 – MYERS JOSHUA ACreating Public PolicyQuestion 1
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Creating Public Policy

Question 1 • 670401 American Studies S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

Which is the best definition of public policy?

Answer
A
ways the government promotes the general welfare
B
analysis of policy issues to determine a course of action
C
actions a government takes in responding to a public problem
D
actions taken by groups and government representatives to address problems

Explanation

Public policy is the set of actions a government takes to respond to problems that affect the public. Choice C states this directly. Choice B describes analyzing a policy issue, which may inform public policy but is not the policy itself.

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